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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.64, 966.06 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.64, 966.06 and 335.72 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.64 : 966.06 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.64/966.06 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.64x = 966.06 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.64x = 324,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,320.83/643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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